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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 608.72 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 608.72 and 293.81 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 608.72 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/608.72 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 608.72 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 178,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,846.55/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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